Dying chicks

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Roxanne9

Roxanne9

In the Brooder
May 2, 2016
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I've lost yet another chick! 4th loss in 4 days! I bought 12 chicks Friday. 2 Ameraucanas (healthy), 3 Black Australorps (healthy), 3 SLW, 4 Buff O. 2 BO dead, 2 SLW dead. Brooder conditions are good (temp good, fresh water and food, fresh bedding daily, etc.) Medicated chick starter only. Electrolyte water rotated with fresh. They become lethargic, don't want to move. Will eat & drink if done by hand, perks up, then dies. Just now noticed bloody runny stool on dead chicks vent. No others had that. What on earth is happening to these babies? Should I start antibiotics? What to do???
 
They were not vaccinated, I asked that specifically. They're about a week old. I forgot that part.
 
No they are not too young.
I can not say for sure, but that would be my first guess.
 
Thanks! I've isolated the last :( SLW because I thought I saw a tiny bit of blood. I put a paper towel down to check but no blood so far. I'm going to keep her isolated for a while longer though. I'm just sick and heartbroken!
 

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